Thursday, 15 May 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > Sports > Her Tennis Coach Abused Her. Could the Sport Have Prevented It?
Sports

Her Tennis Coach Abused Her. Could the Sport Have Prevented It?

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
Her Tennis Coach Abused Her. Could the Sport Have Prevented It?
SHARE

Standing in her pajamas in front of the door of her hotel room, she was terrified as Haultain entered. She had been watching her favorite movie, “The Sound of Music.” She knew what he was going to do and felt powerless to stop it. Then, she detailed to prosecutors and in her lawsuit, he penetrated her with his hands.

The next day, she could barely get a ball over the net during the tournament. He berated her and told her to move on from what had happened.

She returned to San Diego broken. Days later, back in Kansas City, unable to sleep or eat or do schoolwork and dreading an upcoming trip with Haultain to a tournament in Portugal, Jensen answered yes when her oldest sister asked if her coach had abused her. Her sister then told her parents.

Jensen immediately stopped training with Haultain. Her parents encouraged her to keep playing, to not let Haultain steal her love for the game. They were not aware of the full extent of the abuse because they had not pressed her for details. So they tried to minimize the trauma by dealing with it privately, she said.

Fred Jensen now realizes what a terrible mistake that was, for his daughter and for the safety of other children. His instinct told him to protect his daughter’s anonymity, to try to, in his words, “coach her through it,” “engineer her return to normalcy” and save her from the blame and victimization that so many survivors of sexual assault experience. That was the exact opposite of what his daughter needed, which was disclosure, the involvement of the police and, ultimately, justice.

“Predators count on that you are not going to pursue something like this,” he said.

In the summer of 2010, however, Jensen told a teacher what Haultain had done to her. The teacher was obligated to inform the police, and he did.

Jensen understands now that Haultain essentially brainwashed her, that he was very good at getting what he wanted, as so many predators are.

TAGGED:Child Abuse and NeglectCoaches and ManagersSexual HarassmentSuits and Litigation (Civil)TennisThe Washington MailUnited States Tennis Assn
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article The All-Female Band Fanny Made History. A New Doc Illuminates It. The All-Female Band Fanny Made History. A New Doc Illuminates It.
Next Article 7 Million Bad Student Loans With No Way Out, for Anyone 7 Million Bad Student Loans With No Way Out, for Anyone

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

Republicans tout benefits of fossil fuels at climate talks

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Members of a Republican Congressional delegation took the stage at…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Jennifer Hudson has just reached EGOT status. Here are the awards she won to do it.

Jennifer Hudson at the Tonys 2022.Dia Dipasupil / Getty ImagesJennifer Hudson reached EGOT status after…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Putin congratulates China’s Xi on unprecedented third term

October 23, 2022, 8:45 AM(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

The Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dead. What’s the New Popular Plant?

“The ‘It’ plant is the quest,” said Katie Dubow, the president of Garden Media Group,…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Dan Campbell – 3 Chilly Onerous Information About Lions Coach
Sports

Dan Campbell – 3 Chilly Onerous Information About Lions Coach

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Freeracehorse.com: Where Fans Become Owners, Horses Become Heroes, and Racing Finds Its Soul
SportsTrending

Freeracehorse.com: Where Fans Become Owners, Horses Become Heroes, and Racing Finds Its Soul

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Particulars Emerge About Kings’ Asking Worth For De’Aaron Fox
Sports

Particulars Emerge About Kings’ Asking Worth For De’Aaron Fox

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Insider Declares ‘Window Is Shut’ For 1 NBA Crew
Sports

Insider Declares ‘Window Is Shut’ For 1 NBA Crew

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?